Congratulations to Siriraj’s award recipients of “Mahidol University’s Top 1% Researchers 2023!”

The Top 1% Researchers Award at Mahidol University is awarded to faculty members who exhibit moral integrity, knowledge, skill, and diligence in their work, leading to excellent accomplishments in a variety of disciplines of study that are advantageous to the university, society, and the country. The award is based on the criterion of publications in international databases.
The list of awardees is shown as follows:

1. Prof. Phunchai Charatcharoenwitthaya from the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine
2. Prof. Kanokvalai Kulthanan from the Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Dermatology
3. Prof. Visith Thongboonkerd from Research Department
4. Prof.Dr. Woraphong Manuskiatti from the Division of Dermatosurgery, Department of Dermatology

Congratulations! Dr. Ya-Nin Nokdhes, a clinical fellow in Laser & Dermatologic Surgery from the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, and Dr. Supisara Wongdama, a second-year resident from the Department of Dermatology for receiving educational support scholarship to present the studies at the American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine (ASLMS) meeting 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona during April 13-16, 2023.

The 42nd American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine (ASLMS) Annual Conference is the top international meeting in medical lasers and energy-based technologies by the world-leading organization in promoting research, education, and high standards of clinical care by advancing the biomedical application of lasers and energy-based technologies.

At this meeting, Dr. Ya-Nin Nokdhes will deliver a presentation on the research topic “Efficacy and Safety of Fractional 1064-nm Picosecond Laser for the Treatment of Mammoplasty Scar in Asians: A Prospective Randomized, Split-Side Comparative Study”, while Dr. Supisara Wongdama will present her study on the topic “Efficacy and safety of non-ablative monopolar radiofrequency for the reduction of facial pores and sebum excretion”

The Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital recently attended the annual meeting of the “American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2023” between March 17th – 21st, 2023, in New Orleans, USA.

On the first day, as guest speakers, Prof. Woraphong Manuskiatti and Prof. Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha delivered presentations on “Managing Unique Conditions in Asian Skin”, and “Advances in Microneedling Techniques Around the World”, respectively.

Dr. Sasitorn Yenyuwadee, a research fellow and the scholarship recipient of the Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program 2019, presented an e-Poster on the topic “RIAM Regulates T Cell Migration and Activation in Melanoma”, which was co-conducted in collaboration with the Harvard Medical School.

In addition, the team from Siriraj’s Department of Dermatology also delivered the e-posters on three topics: “Nonablative Monopolar Radiofrequency Affects Facial Pore Size”, “The Effectiveness of Using Triple Combined Modalities using Microfocused Ultrasound, Neuromodulators and Fillers in Periorbital Region for Optimal Rejuvenation: A Prospective Cohort Study”, and “Biodiversity of feet microbiome in patients with pitted keratolysis: correlation with pitted score and unpleasant odor severity”.

Welcome, a Korean medical student from Yonsei University College of Medicine, South Korea, to undertake an elective study at the Department of Anesthesiology from January 3rd – 13th, 2023, and the Department of Dermatology from January 16th – 20th, 2023. And between January 3rd – 6th, 2023, Mr. Natanon Kittimongkolsuk and Ms. Chakriya Jirasutthichoti, the high school students also attended an observership program called ’shadowing electives’ at the Department of Anesthesiology.

(from left: Mr. Natanon Kittimongkolsuk, Ms. Chakriya Jirasutthichoti, and Ms. Jeonga Seo.)

During November 18th – 21st, 2022, Asst. Prof. Kanchalit Thanomkitti, a Lecturer of the Division of Hair Disorders and Hair Transplantation, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended “the 12th World Congress of Hair Research 2022″ in Melbourne, Australia, to deliver a poster presentation on the topic, “Efficacy and Safety of Topical 5% Azelaic Acid Solution Versus 2% Minoxidil Solution in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss “. This congress focused on new knowledge and emerging treatments for hair disease.

 

On October 28th, 2022, Assoc. Prof. Ratthaphon Thuangtong of the Division of Hair Disorders and Hair Transplantation, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited as an international speaker to deliver a special lecture on the topic “The Effects of Music on Anxiety and Pain in Hair Transplantation” at the 30th World Congress of the International​ Society​ of​ Hair ​Restoration​ Surgery​ (ISHRS) in Panama City, Panama.

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) is a global non-profit medical association and the leading authority on hair loss treatment and restoration. With more than 1,000 members throughout 70 countries worldwide, the ISHRS is dedicated to achieving excellence in patient outcomes by promoting the highest standards of medical practice, medical ethics, and research in the medical hair restoration industry.

Welcome, Dr. Ambika Rani Pradhan from Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Referal Hospital (JDWNRH), Ministry of Health, Bhutan, to attend the short training program under the Siriraj Scholarship for ASEAN and Developing Countries starting from October 3rd – 31st, 2022, under the supervision of Prof. Woraphong Manuskiatti of the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Congratulations!

The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) Volume 85, Issue 5, November 01, 2021, the official scientific publication of the American Academy of Dermatology, has published the research article “Ocular manifestations of facial port-wine stain, nevus of Ota, and phakomatosis pigmentovascularis in Asian patients” (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2020.04.169) by Dr. Nootchanard Rujimethapass, Prof. Woraphong Manuskiatti, Assoc. Prof. Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha from Department of Dermatology, and Assist. Prof. Sakaorat Petchyim from Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, to investigate the prevalence of glaucoma in patients with facial port-wine stains (PWSs), nevus of Ota, and phakomatosis pigmentovascularis (PPV) to establish the association between facial vascular birthmarks and ocular complications.

The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) features original medical education articles designed to fill practice and knowledge gaps in the delivery of dermatologic care. The JAAD is ranked 1st out of 68 in the Dermatology category in the 2020 Journal Citation Reports®, published by Clarivate Analytics, and has an Impact Factor of 11.527!